Definition of Flood supplies kit

Flood supplies kit: You and your family can cope
best by preparing for disaster before it strikes. One way to prepare
is by assembling a Disaster Supplies Kit. Once disaster hits, you
won't have time to shop or search for
supplies. But if you've gathered supplies in advance, your
family can endure an evacuation (or home confinement).

Gather the supplies that are listed. You and your family may need
them. Place the supplies you'd most likely need for an evacuation in
an easy-to-carry container. These supplies are listed with an
asterisk (*).

WATER

Store water in plastic containers such as soft drink bottles.
Avoid using containers that will decompose or break, such as milk
cartons or glass bottles. A normally active person needs to drink at
least two quarts of water each day. Hot environments and intense
physical
activity can
double that amount. Children, nursing mothers and ill people
will need
more.

Store one gallon of water per person per day (two quarts for
drinking,
two quarts for food preparation/sanitation) *

Keep at least a three-day supply of water for each person in
your
household.

FOOD

Store at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food.
Select foods
that require no refrigeration, preparation or cooking and
little or no
water. If you must heat food, pack a can of sterno. Select food
items that
are compact and lightweight. *Include a selection of the
following foods
in your Disaster Supplies Kit:

Assemble a first aid kit for your home and one for each car. A
first aid
kit* should include:

Sterile adhesive bandages in assorted sizes

2-inch sterile gauze pads (4-6)

4-inch sterile gauze pads (4-6)

Hypoallergenic adhesive tape

Triangular bandages (3)

2-inch sterile roller bandages (3 rolls)

3-inch sterile roller bandages (3 rolls)

Scissors

Tweezers

Needle

Moistened towelettes

Antiseptic

Thermometer

Tongue blades (2)

Tube of petroleum jelly or other lubricant

Assorted sizes of safety pins

Cleansing agent/soap

Latex gloves (2 pair)

Sunscreen

NON-PRESCRIPTION DRUGS

Aspirin or nonaspirin pain reliever

Anti-diarrhea medication

Antacid (for stomach upset)

Syrup of Ipecac (use to induce vomiting if advised by the
Poison
Control Center)

Laxative

Activated charcoal (use if advised by the Poison Control
Center)

Contact your local American Red Cross chapter to obtain a
basic first
aid manual.

TOOLS & SUPPLIES

There are six basics you should stock in your home: water,
food, first
aid supplies, clothing and bedding, tools and emergency
supplies and
special items. Keep the items that you would most likely need
during an
evacuation in an easy-to-carry container, suggested items are
marked with
an asterisk(*). Possible containers include a large, covered
trash
container; a camping backpack; or a duffle bag.

Mess kits, or paper cups, plates and plastic utensils*

Emergency preparedness manual*

Battery-operated radio and extra batteries*

Flashlight and extra batteries*

Cash or traveler's checks, change*

Nonelectric can opener, utility knife*

Fire extinguisher: small canister, ABC type

Tube tent

Pliers

Tape

Compass

Matches in a waterproof container

Aluminum foil

Plastic storage containers

Signal flare

Paper, pencil

Needles, thread

Medicine dropper

Shut-off wrench, to turn off household gas and water

Whistle

Plastic sheeting

Map of the area (for locating shelters)

SANITATION

Toilet paper, towelettes*

Soap, liquid detergent*

Feminine supplies*

Personal hygiene items*

Plastic garbage bags, ties (for personal sanitation uses)

Plastic bucket with tight lid

Disinfectant

Household chlorine bleach

CLOTHING & BEDDING

* Include at least one complete change of clothing and
footwear per
person.

Sturdy shoes or work boots*

Hat and gloves

Rain gear*

Thermal underwear

Blankets or sleeping bags*

Sunglasses

SPECIAL ITEMS

Remember family members with special needs, such as infants
and elderly
or disabled persons.

For Baby*:

Formula

Diapers

Bottles

Powdered milk

Medications

For Adults*:

Heart and high blood pressure medication

Insulin

Prescription drugs

Denture needs

Contact lenses and supplies

Extra eye glasses

Entertainment: games and books.

IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS

Keep these records in a waterproof, portable container:

Will, insurance policies, contracts, deeds, stocks and
bonds

Passports, social security cards, immunization records

Bank account numbers

Credit card account numbers and companies

Inventory of valuable household goods, important telephone
numbers

Family records (birth, marriage, death certificates)

SUGGESTIONS AND REMINDERS

Store your kit in a convenient place known to all family
members.
Keep a smaller version of the Disaster Supplies Kit in the
trunk of your
car.

Keep items in air-tight plastic bags.

Change your stored water supply every six months so it
stays fresh.

Rotate your stored food every six months.

Re-think your kit and family needs at least once a year.
Replace
batteries, update clothes, etc.